Music from Thailand - Field Recordings by Master Ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya
[EUCD1557]

CD Information • CD Title: Music from Thailand • Artist(s): Field Recordings by Master Ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya • CD Code: EUCD1557 • Tracks: 12 • Playing Time: 59:23 min • Booklet Info in: English, Spanish, German

This album presents live field recordings made in Thailand in 1973 by ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya. The 20 page booklet supplies historical backgrounds and extensive information about the music and the authentic instruments used such as the Khawng wong yai (gong circle) plus beautiful colour photographs. This is a valuable cultural document and a rare collectors’ item.

Track Listing:

1. Ramakien (Dance-Drama) - 7:08

2. Morning Prayer in the Buddhist Temple Wat Pra-Ri-Nie-Yok - 6:18

3. Funeral Music - 11:45

4. Meo Tribal Dance - 3:07

5. War Drums - 3:13

6. Drum Dance - 10:01

7. Khaen Solo - 4:28

8. Mo-Lam (Love Song) - 2:30

9. Loy Krathong (Festival Song) - 3:07

10. Pleng Suan Krua (Planting Song for Children) - 2:48

11. Sho-Khan Lai Yao (Traditional Melody for Khaen) - 2:23

12. Mang-Tub-Tao (Traditional Melody for Phin) - 2:35